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Bear baiting became more common following Norman invasion
September 08, 2026
CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 8 -- Cardiff University posted the following news:

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Bear baiting became more common following Norman invasion

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Bear baiting in England became more popular after the Norman Conquest in 1066, new research shows.

The study by Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham brings together archaeological analysis of bear bones and archival records to show the prevalence of the animals in England and nort . . .

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